What year did they come out, 686 & 586?

[Roger Norris]

I bought a 686 in the PX in Germany, 1983 or 1984. I was just wondering what year they came out? Did the 586 and 686 come out at the same time?

 

[Roger Norris]

I bought a 686 in the PX in Germany, 1983 or 1984. I was just wondering what year they came out? Did the 586 and 686 come out at the same time?

 

[Carolina Tom]

According to SCSW 3rd edition they were both introduced in 1980.